Burnout in the legal sector is driven by long hours, high stress, and heavy caseloads – often leading to exhaustion, detachment, and even thoughts of leaving. Learn how to spot the signs, find support, and prevent burnout.
Eric explains how long hours and isolation in his legal career led to burnout, and how reaching out for support helped him to recover and move forward.
6 tips to avoid feeling overwhelmed and improve wellbeing at work include asking for help, building confidence, and looking after yourself. It also means setting priorities, knowing your limits, saying no when needed, and staying true to yourself.
Leigh McKay explores the difference between pressure and stress, and shares simple, practical tips for handling both.
In the busy world of law, self-care can feel impossible to fit in. In this article, Frieda Levycky and Alicia Koch share simple, practical self-care tips.
Vicarious trauma can affect you if you work with vulnerable clients, as their stories may range from worries about future problems to life-changing events like accidents or bereavement.
In the busy and demanding legal sector, being resourceful is essential for success, especially for younger professionals facing stress and heavy workloads for the first time.
A trainee solicitor describes being pushed to breaking point in a toxic law firm: constant abuse, zero supervision, 1 am emails, panic attacks, and feeling worthless.
Leanne Gibson explains how repeated training contract rejections hurt her confidence but, over time, helped her rebuild self-belief and discover a workplace where she belongs.
Feeling overwhelmed and short on time? These simple time management tips can help you stay organised, work more efficiently, reduce stress, and get things done without burning out.
Managing email can often feel never-ending, especially in a busy legal role. But these tips will help you stay organised, save time, and focus on what really matters.
Here are our tips to help you take time away from work over the festive season. Remember, you can contact our helpline if you need confidential, emotional support over the holidays.